Lobbing Scorchers

After their hard-fought 2-1 L to open Group B play vs. Botafogo, the Seattle Sounders set their sights on an even loftier foe when they take on Spanish powerhouse Atlético Madrid at Lumen Field. Can the Rave Green pull off a result that would shock the pundits globally, or will the La Liga giant be out for blood after their lopsided defeat against PSG? We're joined by Jeremy Beren of Into the Cald...

It's time for the FIFA Club World Cup as the Seattle Sounders get set to take on storied Brazilian outfit Botafogo in Sunday's Group B opener at Lumen Field. Can the Rave Green procure the shock result, or will the recent off-field drama and struggles in league play carry over into the international competition?  We're joined by Pedro Soares of the YouTube channel "Glorious Botafogo" to get s...

It’s finally here — the Seattle Sounders are kicking off their Club World Cup campaign against Botafogo in Group B at Lumen Field. But it’s not all sunshine and trophies. Amid a growing dispute between MLS players and league owners over Club World Cup prize money, the vibes around the Rave Green have taken a hit. Will this tournament be the reset Seattle needs? SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Spec...

A player protest before the Minnesota match has thrown the Seattle Sounders into controversy as tensions over Club World Cup prize money boil over. We break down the drama, review Seattle’s three-game homestand, check in on our latest Agenda items, and preview Sunday’s Cascadia clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place. SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fe...

Coming off two straight 1-0 victories, the Seattle Sounders have a golden opportunity to keep it rolling with Minnesota United's Matchday 17 visit to Lumen Field.  We're joined by Minnesota-based journalist Jeff Rueter of the Athletic to talk about the Loons' 2025 form under rising head coach Eric Ramsay. We also talk about Albert Rusank and the Sounders from a national perspective. SPONSORS...

Learn more about Katie Wilson and about the Seattle Voucher Program http://lobbingscorchers.com/katie   In this episode, we sit down with Katie Wilson, candidate for mayor of Seattle, to discuss her vision for the city. From her early days founding the Transit Riders Union to her plans for addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and transit ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Wilson shares her...

It’s a jam-packed pod as we take stock of the Seattle Sounders’ big road trip, which saw them post a 1-1-1 record across matches in Houston, LAFC, and Portland. Was the debacle at LAFC a cause for concern? Is a 1-1 draw at Portland an acceptable result? We discuss that and more in a double-game review. Later on, we dive into our Agenda Check and give our Winners and Losers from Matchday 14 in MLS....

We’re joined by special guest Derek Clark of Rangers Review, one of the biggest outlets covering Rangers FC of the Scottish Premiership – the former club of recent Seattle Sounders transfer Ryan Kent. Clark gives us the story of Kent’s winding path to Major League Soccer, including his falling out with Jose Mourinho and answering the question as to whether he has pet crocodiles. SPONSORS Haxan Fer...

It’s our 100th episode and an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders have departed Houston, Texas with a 3-1 victory for their fourth win in five matches. We’ll talk about all the goals and the controversial red card to friend of the show Femi Awodesu in our game review, hit our Agenda Check and reveal the Winners and Losers from Matchday 12 in MLS. We also have another Blazing Hot Coach Press C...

Seattle Sounders academy legend Wade Webber joins us at Starfire Sports ahead of the big US Open Cup clash between Tacoma Defiance and Portland Timbers. From youth development secrets to what’s next for Defiance, Wade tells all in this exclusive interview. SPONSORS Haxan Ferments  - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georget...

We have an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders beat the absolute brakes of St. Louis CITY SC in Matchday 11 cruising to a 4-1 victory. Moose scored another goal. Obed Vargas scored a goal. We had a coveted Nouhou goal. And Ryan Kent might just be the greatest player alive. We’ll talk about all that, hit our Agenda Check then jump around the league for winners and losers around MLS. SPONSORS H...

We have a Draw Pod as the Seattle Sounders took a little road trip to the thriving metropolis of Commerce City CO and came back with a 1-1 draw. We break it all down in our game review, which features another Moose goal, another Jesus Ferreira assist, and Jordan Morris going out with another injury. Later on we hit our Agenda Check, and dive into the BEST Blazing Hot Coach Press Conferences (spons...

We have an emphatic Dub Pod as the Seattle Sounders beat the brakes off Nashville SC at Lumen Field in Matchday 9. We dive into Seattle’s best performance of the season in our game review, featuring the return of Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnak from injury and the MLS debut of Ryan Kent. Later on, we talk about an intriguing development down at LAFC, where head coach Steve Cherundolo announced he’...

Seattle Sounders Technical Director Henry Brauner talks development and his role in the Seattle Sounders Organization. SPONSORS Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase! Sounder at Heart -...

Noah talks with Femi Awodesu, a Houston Dynamo defender and former Penn State Big Ten Defender of the Year who went undrafted and now into the starting lineup.  Femi talks about life, Nico Lodiero, and making YouTube content on his off time. Follow Femi: https://www.youtube.com/@femiawodesu SPONSORS Haxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan...

It’s unfortunately an emphatic L pod as the Seattle Sounders went down to sunny San Diego, CA and got routed 3-0 by San Diego FC. We break it all down in our game review, hit our Agena Check, then mercifully move onto some league-wide coverage where we give our winners and losers from Matchday 7 in MLS. Later on we discuss the pipe dream of Kevin De Bruyne one day coming to Seattle (before we saw...

It’s a very special episode as we’re finally joined by the great Tom Bogert of GiveMeSport and Soccerwise to talk about the Sounders from a national perspective, his take on Ryan Kent and a couple of the other big headlines from around MLS. After our initial discussion, Tom also gave us a glimpse into life as one of the biggest scoop-artists in the game in a segment that will be available exclusiv...

The vibes got a boost in Matchday 6 as the Seattle Sounders pulled out a 1-1 draw at San Jose on the strength of a clutch equalizer from Albert Rusnak. With another road matchup against a good-looking San Diego FC side looming, we discuss Seattle’s attacking performance in Saturday’s match and what it means for their prospects going forward.  Later on, we hit our Agenda Check, which featured...

In this special episode, we’re joined by Cory Hinthorn, who is the general manager of the USL League Two’s West Seattle Junction FC. Going into their second season, West Seattle Junction are carving out a prominent local presence, providing a platform for collegiate players and aspiring pros to chase their dreams. We pick Cory’s brain on what it’s like running the show for a League Two side, the v...

The injury-ravaged Seattle Sounders couldn’t quite get on track in Matchday 5 as they played a snoozer in Saturday’s scoreless draw vs. Nico Lodeiro and the Houston Dynamo. Was this a case of falling back into the cycle of early-season 2024? We discuss that in our game review, then hit our Agenda Check, which included some less than positive coverage of the US men’s national Fraud Squad. Later on,...

With their disappointing CCC exit in the rearview mirror, it was another tough one for the Seattle Sounders as they took a frustrating 1-0 defeat at St. Louis CITY SC. With the Nico Lodeiro Revenge Game at Lumen Field this weekend next on deck, what will it take for the squad to get on track? And should we be concerned about Jesus Ferreira after the offseason trade arrival showed some visible sign...

We have a seldom-seen combined Dub and L Pod as we drop our belated game review of Seattle’s 5-2 Matchday 3 demolition of LAFC, then dive into the Rave Green’s unceremonious exit in the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 at Cruz Azul. Can we still take encouragement from that dominant performance over the Black & Gold, or does the injury-riddled CCC disaster have us crashing out? We also hit o...

It’s our first L Pod of the season as the Seattle Sounders were dealt a 2-0 defeat by Western Conference nemesis Real Salt Lake. Can we chalk this up to a logjammed schedule and squad rotation or is this cause for greater concern? We debate that in our game review, then wade into the Nouhou Discourse as part of our Agenda Check after the polarizing defender scored one of the worst own goals of all...

After an ideal start to Concacaf Champions Cup, the Seattle Sounders couldn’t quite turn a couple Jordan Morris goals into a win in their season-opening 2-2 draw vs. Charlotte FC. Should you be more encouraged by another solid attacking effort, or more tilted about that highly unfortunate own goal? We debate that as part of our game review, hit our Agenda Check, and check the pulse of the streets....

Concacaf Champions Cup is off and running and the Seattle Sounders are off to a roaring start after Wednesday’s 3-1 Leg 1 triumph in Guatemala. Can anyone stop the FC Dallas boys? Did we just witness Pedro de la Vega’s breakout? We discuss that and more in our very first Dub Pod of 2025.  Later on, we hit an Agenda Check that might ruffle some feathers among the anti-Craig Waibel community an...